Yumoto Onsen

Yumoto Onsen is a small hot spring town located in the Okunikko area of Nikko National Park in Japan. The name "Yumoto" literally means "origin of hot water" in Japanese. Here are some key features of Yumoto Onsen:

Location and Setting

Situated next to Lake Yunoko (meaning "hot water lake")
Part of Nikko National Park
Located in the back of Okunikko, about 80 minutes by bus from Tobu Nikko Station

Hot Springs

The town is known for its hot spring baths (onsen)
Hot water bubbles up from the ground at Yunodaira Marsh and along the northern shore of Lake Yunoko
A sulfurous odor permeates the town due to the hot springs

Attractions

Onsenji: A Buddhist temple with a small public hot spring bath
Yudaki: A spectacular 70-meter high waterfall south of Lake Yunoko
Senjogahara Plateau Nature Trail: Starts from Yudaki and leads through woods and marshland

Accommodations

The town primarily consists of ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) with hot spring baths

Best Time to Visit

Autumn colors are typically at their peak around mid-October

Access

Connected to central Nikko by Tobu buses, with 1-2 buses per hour
A 2-day pass for unlimited bus rides between Nikko and Yumoto Onsen is available